Green Burial Price List
GREEN BURIAL PRICE LIST
These prices are effective as of November 20, 2023, but are subject to change without notice.
This establishment is one of a select number of funeral homes who meet the criteria for providing green funeral service by the Green Burial Council; a tax-exempt, nonprofit organization working to encourage environmentally sustainability in the field of funeral service. Our green package allows for a funeral to take place without the use of toxic and non-biodegradable materials/chemicals. It includes our services for body preparation, shelter, transportation, and the filling out of all necessary documentation, permits and certificates. A burial container, which can be either a biodegradable casket or shroud, is available at an additional cost, or as part of another package.
Immediate Burial.................................................................................................... ...$1850.00
Our charges for Immediate Burials includes:
Removal of Remains* Necessary Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Local transportation to cemetery (Van)** No service, formal viewing or visitation
Hearse Upgrade (Late Model Cadillac Hearse instead of Van)…………………..….…. $100.00
Funeral Director for Graveside Service………………………………………….........……..$295.00
Two Hour Viewing (Weekdays before 4pm.)………………….…………………………….$700.00
Two Hour Viewing (Weekends and after 4pm.)……………………….……………………..$800.00
Viewing may be held at our Funeral Home, a private residence, or Church within 20 miles. Additional transportation charges may apply.
Basic preparation of Remains for Viewing………………….……………….……………….$300.00
Embalming for extended viewing periods using green certified fluids.………………$895.00
Memorial Package (Prayer and Thank You cards, register book)………............……..$105.00
Caskets (A complete list will be provided at the Funeral Home.............$495.00 to $1795.00
Cotton Shroud with handles and sewn in back board..……………..........……...…..…$495.00
*Death within 20 miles of Funeral Home; home deaths require a second man at $150.00 ($200.00 Outside of Allegheny Co.)
** Transportation using a late model van to a cemetery within 20 miles of Funeral Home; $3.00 per additional mile, one- way.
Bagpiper, Dove Release or Military Honors…………....…(each)………........………….$325.00
Four Point Bamboo Casket: $1795
The Four-Point Bamboo Coffin is a natural, biodegradable burial option that features a fully lined, natural unbleached cotton interior and matching pillow. The Four-Point Bamboo Coffin is suitable for identification, viewing and services followed by burial. (Maximum weight capacity is 300lbs.)
Penn Pine: $1150
The Penn Pine is an all wood constructed casket that is hand-crafted in the Pittsburgh area specifically for green burial. (An oversized unit is also available for those weighing over 300 lbs, the cost for the oversize casket is $1495.)
Burial Shroud: $495
The standard burial shroud includes four handles for carrying and also has a sewn in board for stability. (Maximum weight capacity is 250lbs.)
Nature's Way: $495
The simplest of the eco-friendly caskets is this fully bio-degradable wicker themed cardboard casket. Produced with a very simple interior that includes a pillow. (Maximum weight capacity is 250lbs.)
Trundle: $97
The Trundle is used in the strictest Green burials and in several religious and cultural groups such as Muslim, Hindu, and Native American. The trundle measures 78″ x 25″ and is constructed from eastern white pine. Must be used in conjunction with a burial shroud. (Maximum weight capacity is 300lbs.)
Penn Forest Natural Burial Park is Pennsylvania’s first exclusively green burial ground and is committed to creating a beautiful burial park where nature is at the forefront. Penn Forest is located 13 miles northeast of downtown Pittsburgh on 32 acres in Penn Hills (close to Oakmont and Verona). The burial ground is bordered by Plum Creek and is just a mile upstream from the Allegheny River. For more information please visit their website at www.pennforestcemetery.com